I’d like to introduce you to our newest family member.  She’s called Meg, and I am sure you’ll agree she is rather lovely.

Isn’t she pretty.  For those of you who cant tell, she’s an Ashford Traveller.  I got her from a friend of my aunt-in-law (hello to both - waves), complete with a big bag of dyed mohair, partially spun.  I’ve been practicing and have filled the bobbin that was started and have got halfway through a second bobbin.  Got lots of fluff up my nose though!  I’ve never spun mohair, and I think I can see why its usually spun commercially with nylon or silk. It’s VERY slippery!  Nice to spin though when you get the feel.  I just hope it will hold together when the plying begins.  We shall see, and so will you ;-p.

News of a yarny nature to come soon, so stay tuned folks.

Here’s my very first project from white fluff to finished product!  APY merino roving spun with a lot of unintentional character — well, twas my first proper go!